ICAgile vs. Scrum Alliance vs. SAFe: What Organisations Actually Need in 2025

By: Niall McShane Published on: 30/05/2025

In 2025, orgs need delivery confidence, not framework wars. This post explores why ICAgile’s competency-based approach beats rigid certifications. Pragmatism > purity. Let’s fix the real gap.

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Stop Fixing Your 'Messy' Agile Implementation

By: Niall McShane Published on: 22/05/2025

Agile transformation often stalls in a "messy middle," blending old and new. This post challenges the ideal, suggesting "good enough" hybrid models can deliver value. It advocates pragmatic delivery leadership to optimise within real-world constraints

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The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of Delivery Leadership: A Personal Journey

By: Niall McShane Published on: 02/05/2025

From agile coaching to framework frenzy to pragmatic problem-solving: my journey mirrors the industry's evolution away from dogma toward meeting clients where they are with solutions that actually work.

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The Grey Zone: Why Your Organisation Needs Both Agile and Traditional Delivery to Survive

By: Published on: 13/02/2025

Discover why Agile and traditional delivery must coexist. Learn how to navigate the grey zone, simplify unnecessary complexity, and use data to move from chaos to clarity. A must-read for PMOs and leaders.

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